ASQ Helpful Learning Activities for Infants
16-20 Months Old
Focus on: Language Development
ASQ Helpful Learning Activities for Infants
16-20 Months Old
Focus on: Language Development
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Action Songs.
Sing action songs together such as "Ring Around the Rosy," "Itsy-Bitsy Spider," and "This Is the Way We Wash Our Hands." Do actions together. Move with the rhythm. Wait for your toddler to anticipate the action.
Identifying Named Items.
Lay out your toddler's clothes on the bed before dressing. Ask her to give you a shirt, pants, shoes, and socks. This is an easy way to learn the names of common items.
Make a Picture Book.
Put common, simple pictures cut from magazines into a photo album. Your toddler will enjoy photos of herself and family members. Pictures of pets are favorites, too.
Naming Desired Items.
Put favorite toys in a laundry basket slightly
out of reach of your toddler or in a clear
container with a tight lid. Wait for your toddler
to request the objects, giving her a
reason to communicate. Respond to her requests.
Play the "What's that?" Game.
Point to clothing, toys, body parts, objects, or pictures and asking your toddler to name them. If your toddler doesn't respond, name it for him and encourage imitation of the words.
